Minstead Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B24 8PT is located in the Gravelly Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Erdington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Minstead Road, Birmingham, B24 8PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B24 8PS, B23 7JY, B23 7PB, B24 8LE, B24 8PX, B24 8PR, B24 8LR, B23 7NY, B23 7NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B24 8PT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 49.5% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51.9% | 50.5% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B24 8PT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.1% | 52.2% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 33.3% | -9.8% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 6.7% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.1% | 47.1% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 32.4% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 11% | 15.6% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4.6% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around B24 8PT this area, 37.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.9% | 37.3% | 8.4% | 18.2% | 19.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 11.6% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 14.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 11.2% | -3.0% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 20.5% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 9.6% | 1.6% | -8.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 40.9% | 33.9% | -7.0% | 2.7% | 31.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 12.1% | 8.9% | 1.6% | 10.5% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 5.8% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.8% | 7.3% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 6.3% |
| Other Black | 4.5% | 0.3% | -4.2% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 20.5% | 26.7% | 6.2% | 81.4% | -54.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 65.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61% | 65.5% | 4.5% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 9.6% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 4.7% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.4% | 16.1% | -6.3% | 5.6% | 10.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.4% | 64.7% | 6.3% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 18.1% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 7.4% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 5.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.4% | 4% | -17.4% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.7% | 37.2% | -18.5% |
| Christian | 22% | 46.2% | -24.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 48.6% | 6.5% | 42.1% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Minstead Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Erdington average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Minstead Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2025-03-06 | £181,358 |
| 54 Minstead Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £153,500 | 2024-10-25 | £154,416 |
| 50 Minstead Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-08-26 | £227,416 |
| 68 Minstead Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-07-15 | £173,396 |
| 80 Minstead Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-10-06 | £196,393 |
B24 8PT area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in B24 8PT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Other | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 2,521 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slade Primary School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7PX | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Junior and Infant School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7PX | - not rated | 559 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nechells Junior and Infant School (NC) Eliot Street , Nechells B7 5LB | - not rated | 830 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Nechells Academy Eliot Street , Nechells B7 5LB | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School Beaufort Road , Erdington B23 7NB | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaffray School Fentham Road , Erdington B23 6AB | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erdington Academy Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | 3out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury School and Sports College Kingsbury Road , Erdington B24 8RE | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockland Green School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH | - not rated | 1,760 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockland Green School Slade Road , Erdington B23 7JH | 3out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,308 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,337 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,337 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 3,841 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,787 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,988 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 3,426 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 3,534 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 4,519 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill High School C/O 28 Slade Road , Erdington B23 7PG | - not rated | 320 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Earlswood 18 Gravelly Hill North , Erdington B23 6BQ | - not rated | 983 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Children's Resource Centre 18 Gravelly Hill North , Erdington B23 6BQ | - not rated | 983 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sunrise School 67 Hunton Road , Erdington B23 6AJ | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Virtual College Jeffray Building , Fentham Road B23 6AB | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | 51 Tyburn Road, Birmingham | 188 yd | |
| Armada Sbarro | Armada Service Station, Powick Road | 310 yd | |
| The Food Emporium | 173-179 Tyburn Road, Birmingham | 344 yd | |
| Etci Mehmet Steak House | Unit 16, Star City | 451 yd | |
| Costa | Pod, Star City | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Armada | Gravelly Hill, Birmingham | 267 yd | |
| Highcroft Sports & Social Club Ltd | 106 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 446 yd | |
| Hollywood Social Club | 50 Kingsbury Road, Stockland Green | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1a, Star City | 452 yd | |
| oodles n'oodles | Unit 1, Star City, 100 Watson Road | 452 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Unit 4, Star City | 452 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 186 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 757 yd | |
| Italian Pizza & Kebab House | 182 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Supermarket Birmingham | 270-272 Slade Road, Stockland Green | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emporium Health & Fitness 173-179 173-179 TYBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 345 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Birmingham Star City) (Closed) Star City Star City Watson Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 451 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Birmingham Star City) STAR CITY STAR CITY WATSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 451 yd |
| Powerleague (Birmingham) SALFORD STADIUM SALFORD STADIUM LICHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 663 yd |
| Magnet Centre MAGNET CENTRE MAGNET CENTRE PARK APPROACH | grass pitches | 1,051 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.